Chapter 55: The Denford Patient

When he heard that, Gabriel Jauncy stared at the middle-aged man in surprise. Judging by the man's threadbare clothes, Gabriel had figured he must be strapped for cash; the items laid out on that blanket were worth far more than $143,000, and Gabriel assumed the man simply didn't realize it. Not wanting to take advantage, Gabriel had offered $200,000, but the man still refused. Guess some people really don't want extra money. "Why?" Gabriel asked. "I only need $143,000," the man said simply. "Why...